Guest commentary: Healthier community will take concerted, cooperative effort

6:46 PM,
Dec. 10, 2012

Written by

Cath Pape

Rising rates of obesity and health care costs are something none of us can afford any longer. The good news is that our community can take steps to create a healthier place to live. This will ultimately hold the line on health care expenses and help our family members and neighbors live longer, healthier lives.

Recently, I attended a conference in Green Bay with community leaders from throughout Wisconsin who wanted to learn more about Active Community Environment planning. It's all part of an overall effort to create healthy, physically active communities.